From Greek to Gridirons: How Christian Colleges Lost Their Souls

Episode Description

Most Christian colleges in America began as humble training schools for pastors—places centered on Scripture, classical languages, and the formation of faithful ministers. But over the decades, many drifted into generic liberal arts institutions, dropped Greek and Hebrew, hired secular faculty, and embraced athletics-driven identity.

This episode traces how it happened, why it keeps happening, and what it reveals about mission drift in the Church. From accreditation pressures to the cult of football, we’ll examine the subtle compromises that reshaped Christian higher education—and what true faithfulness would look like today.

If you’ve ever wondered why so many Christian colleges no longer resemble the schools their founders envisioned, this episode will give you the story behind the story.